Job Description Job Description: Join us at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have a Mechanical Engineering background, then this is the place to be
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2026 Spring to Summer Mechanical Engineering Coop
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Job Description:

Join us at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have a Mechanical Engineering background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag".

Our employees across the nation work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in GPS systems, our array of products cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Engineering:
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning, open to mentoring, coaching, and developing problem-solving skills


The Role:

  • You will work closely with a hardware engineering team to support ground, weapon, and airborne navigation products

  • You will assist with capturing technical requirements

  • You will create mechanical design artifacts and computer-aided design (CAD) models

  • You will support integration and verification testing over military grade climatic and dynamic environments

  • You will generate and review mechanical design documents, drawings, procedures and reports.

  • You will assist in transitioning products to manufacturing and provide mechanical design support

  • You will support design and integration efforts with other engineering disciplines including electrical, software, systems, and test engineering as necessary.


Full-time onsite:

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and /or the requirement to perform all work on site due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.



Job Requirements:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Must have completed your sophmore year of a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

  • Experience with CAD software



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products

  • Ability to work with a team

  • Knowledgeable with 3D printing techniques

  • Familiar with machine shop equipment



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $45526 - $61491

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.


Company Details
BAE Systems
1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs
152 Open Jobs Available
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Job Info
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
BAE Systems
1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs
152 Open Jobs Available
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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